The Main Concepts

One of the main characteristics of Pearlshipping is the way Ash and Dawn worked together, especially in the DP series, to improve each other's skills as trainers. "But this isn't romantic!" I hear you cry!
It's not romantic, but it's important. Now, we all know that the XY series has a more heavy...

Some dispute that ALL female companions and their shipping with Ash are the same. In other words, ALL of the female companions are equal and have an equal chance. However, all of the Diamond and Pearl openings shown give Dawn a clear advantage just by the opening text.
The text...

The relationship of Ash and Dawn can be explained by the relationship of their Pokemon, particularly Pikachu, Piplup, and Buneary. Ash and Dawn's Pokemon are a resemblance to the bond that they have with each other. And although this is true for many Ash pairings, the Pokemon involved between Ash...

High Five:
The High Five first appeared in Mounting A Coordinator Assault. Ash and Dawn did this impulsively in the corridors at the Jubilife Contest, which Ash was persuaded to participate in by Dawn, though he typically does Gym Battles. A sign of encouragement and a trademark of Pearlshipping,...